The cheapest and fastest trains from East Kilbride to Syston
Cheapest price
£161
Average price
£217
Fastest journey
11 h 17 m
Average duration
11 h 50 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Kilbride to Syston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Kilbride to Syston will cost around £217 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £161.
To travel from East Kilbride to Syston you need to make at least 4 changes.
22:2612h47East Kilbride11:13Syston£1611One-way4 changes
22:2611h48East Kilbride10:14Syston£1641One-way5 changes
17:5511h59East Kilbride5:54Syston£2431One-way4 changes
19:2611h47East Kilbride7:13Syston£2431One-way5 changes
23:5612h17East Kilbride12:13Syston£2431One-way4 changes
23:5611h17East Kilbride11:13Syston£2461One-way5 changes
19:2611h47East Kilbride7:13Syston£2431One-way5 changes
22:2611h48East Kilbride10:14Syston£1641One-way5 changes
17:5511h59East Kilbride5:54Syston£2431One-way4 changes
23:5612h17East Kilbride12:13Syston£2431One-way4 changes
Live departures
East Kilbride to Syston train times
The table below shows live departures for East Kilbride to Syston trains for tomorrow, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:55 East Kilbride | 11h59 | 5:54 Syston | 4 changes | |
![]() | 19:26 East Kilbride | 11h47 | 7:13 Syston | 5 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Kilbride to Syston
Trains from East Kilbride to Syston run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £152 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 398 km distance in 7h 12m.
Distance 398 km |
Average train duration 9h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £152 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 12m |
First train 6:50 |
Last train 23:57 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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FAQs: East Kilbride to Syston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Kilbride to Syston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Syston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in East Kilbride and Syston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:25 Saturday 07:00 - 23:25 Sunday 09:40 - 17:20
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 14
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 reponse, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, Torrance Road
- Occasions Tearooms
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on the station information poster.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Top of the Approach Road, Outside the Newsagents.
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